Robert Sirota's 212: SYMPHONY NO. 1 Gets World Premiere Recording on Azica Records
Composer Robert Sirota's 212: Symphony No.
Indiana University Purdue-University Fort Wayne
Department of Music
Department of Music
2101 East Coliseum BoulevardFort Wayne, Indiana 46805
260.481.6714
music@pfw.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in an Outside Field
Bachelor of Music Education in Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Music - Music Industry
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Technology
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Music - Popular Music
Master of Music Therapy
About the program
The Department of Music awards Indiana University degrees in music, as well as a minor in music. A resident faculty of distinguished musicians, scholars, and artists—including outstanding performers from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, along with more than 20 associate faculty—provide the finest in musical instruction and guidance. Unique degree offerings, superb ensembles, and a spirit of excitement combine to provide an excellent environment for musical and professional growth. Private instruction in all instruments and voice is provided by artist faculty. Small classes foster a friendly environment with opportunities for considerable interaction between faculty and students throughout the curriculum. This personal attention is also true of academic and career advising.
Acceptance rate
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IUPFW) has an acceptance rate of 85.7%, which means that 86 out of every 100 applicants are admitted. This makes the school lightly selective.
Faculty
Dr. Paul Abdullah Adjunct Faculty / Musicology Kristine Agen Adjunct Faculty / Music Therapy Irene Ator Adjunct Faculty / Organ Elena Bardi Adjunct Faculty / Opera Ensemble Accompanist Diane Barton Adjunct Faculty / Woodwind Techniques Vivianne Belanger Adjunct Faculty / Flute Tony Beuchel Adjunct Faculty / Music Therapy Ashlee Bickley-McCrory Adjunct Faculty / Voice Emily Bird Adjunct Faculty / Voice Jimmy Blankenship Adjunct Faculty / Live Sound Reinforcement Martyna Bleke Adjunct Faculty / Cello John Buteyn Clinical Assistant Professor / Director of Popular Music & Music Industry John Busarow Adjunct Faculty / Voice Jana Debusk Adjunct Faculty / Voice - Popular Music Bobby Dellarocco Adjunct Faculty / Computer Skills for Musicians Susan Dorion Adjunct Faculty / Piano Dr. Mark Dulin Adjunct Faculty / Trumpet Don Carr Adjunct Faculty / Guitar - Popular Music Julie Donnell Adjunct Faculty / Voice Dr. Sasha Drozzina Lecturer / Theory Dr. John Okley Egger Assistant Professor / Director of Music Education Peggy Farlow Senior Lecturer / Music Therapy Daniel Fisher Adjunct Faculty / Music Technology Terry Fisher Director of Jazz Ensemble Christine Freeman Adjunct Faculty /Piano Dr. Eileen Garwood Clinical Instructor / Music Therapy Evan Gidley Adjunct Faculty / Jazz Studies / Saxophone Chance Trottman-Huiet Adjunct Faculty / Tuba Dr. Nancy Jackson Professor / Director of Music Therapy Kent Klee Adjunct Faculty / Drums - Popular Music Alex Laskey Adjunct Faculty / French Horn Anne Lewellen Adjunct Faculty / Harp Andy Lott Adjunct Faculty / Trumpet Jason Lundgren Lecturer / Music Industry Laura Lydy Senior Lecturer / Director of Strings / Guitar Amy Maupin Adjunct Faculty / Music Education Alex McCrory Adjunct Faculty / Bassoon Rob McGaughey Adjunct Faculty / Music Industry Dr. Kevin McMahon Visiting Instructor / Orchestra Nicole Moore Music Therapy Clinician Dr. Pavel Morunov Adjunct Faculty / Oboe Dr. Geoffrey North Adjunct Faculty / Music Theory / Aural Skills / Choir Accompanist Dr. Joyanne Outland Professor Emeritus / Piano / Music Theory Pamela Pierson Visiting Instructor / Music Education Kevin Piekarski Adjunct Faculty / String Bass Dr. Barton Price Lecturer / Music Literature / Student Advisor Derek Reeves Adjunct Faculty / Viola Elaina Robbins Adjunct Faculty / Voice Dr. John Romey Visiting Instructor / Musicology Michael Satterthwaite Assistant Band Director Dr. William Sauerland Assistant Professor / Director of Choral Studies Dr Samuel Savage Associate Professor / Director of Voice Studies / Opera Ensemble Eric Schweikert Lecturer / Percussion / Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mentor Deveana Schieler Musician Therapy Clinician Dr. Terry Solomonson Adjunct Faculty / Music History / Computer Skills - Musicians Mark Stachofsky Adjunct Faculty / Voice Kylie Stultz-Dessent Visiting Instructor / Clarinet / Music Theory Dr. Daniel Tembras Associate Professor / Director of Instrumental Studies Dr. Hamilton Tescarollo Associate Professor / Piano / Director of Keyboard Studies Allison Thomas Music Therapy Clinician Jody Thomas Adjunct Faculty / Voice Dr. James Farrell Vernon Associate Professor / Jazz Studies / Saxophone Dr. Jonathan Young Adjunct Faculty / Piano
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